Julian & Dixie

Julian and Dixie are doing well with their lessons......... Julian likes to trot now - look at him go !

First Saddling

Worked with Ringer in the round pen yesterday and let him carry a saddle for the first time. He did really well ... I'll probably start ponying him with the saddle soon.

No big news and no new pictures to add. I've been riding as much as possible, but the heat is just too much to ride during the day. Did go for an early morning ride with friends on Saturday out at the Ravines. The yellow flies were bad in patches, but we managed to stay in the shade most of the time, so the ride was pretty good. The dogs are driving me crazy lately - between new dog, Sarah getting potty trained and Millie just sulking when Jenny doesn't take her with - seems I'm always cleaning up dog pee or poop. The crate has helped Sarah a lot though and she is getting better. The chickens that Jenny brought with her when she moved back home are a lot of fun. They just tickle me when they run across the yard to get fed! We lost our grey cat Louis last month to a snake bite or something venomous and he is missed a lot. Ringer is coming along nicely and I'll take some new pictures soon.

Family Matters

Had a wonderful, busy weekend. Friday I was able to adopt a sweet little dog from the pound and we're adjusting to life with a happy, bouncy dog. She is to be a companion for Jesse and a friend for me. (My sister says I just copied her because she recently adopted a great dog too !)

Sunday, Robbin came over and even brought dinner - Yummy ! She also brought her husband, son, exchange student & the dog. Julian got his second riding lesson since he got his new saddle. This time he had to help get Dixie ready, including brushing her and picking her hooves. He did a great job and even trotted on his own.

Big Ride Today

We joined several groups today for a joint ride at San Felasco Hammock Preserve. There must have been 25 - 30 total riders. The weather was hot but not unbearable and 75% of the ride was through shaded trails. We rode a hilly trail that we had not been on before and had a great time. Here are a few more pictures.

Billy Cook Roping Saddle for Sale - SOLD

SOLD !!!
Check out this almost new saddle that I'm selling on e-Bay.
16" Billy Cook Roper

Play Day at Zambito Oaks

What a fun Saturday we had ! It was too hot to get out and trail ride, so some friends came over with their horses and we played around with hula hoops, jumps, barrels, tarps and other miscellaneous items. We took a break and had some lunch, then went back out to attempt to lay our ponies down......... Success for each of us ! Here's a link to more pictures of the day.........